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Trial of Ugandan opposition leader reportedly kidnapped in Kenya resumes in military court


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The trial of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale resumed Tuesday in a military court. Besigye’s wife said the two were kidnapped in Kenya and hauled back to Uganda. They are charged with the unlawful possession of ammunition and a firearm. In a dramatic move, a defense lawyer was arrested inside court and sentenced to prison. Former Kenyan Justice Minister Martha Karua, who heads the defense team tells VOA’s James Butty the team could not continue.

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